Category Technology & Innovation

Okay, so, smart technology. It’s everywhere, right? From our phones to our thermostats, and now, it’s making a serious push into commercial kitchens. As someone who’s spent years in both the marketing world *and* obsessing over the perfect sear on…

So, I’ve been diving deep into the world of blast chillers lately. It’s a rabbit hole, I tell you! As a food blogger and someone who’s constantly trying to minimize food waste (both at home and conceptually for Chefsicon), the…

Picking the right Point of Sale (POS) system for your restaurant? It feels like navigating a maze blindfolded, right? I remember when I first started helping out with Chefsicon.com, I thought a cash register was a cash register. Boy, was…

Okay, let’s talk about something that’s been buzzing around in my head – and probably yours too: the rise of artificial intelligence. Specifically, how AI is poised to, well, not *take over* our kitchens, but definitely change them in some…

Okay, so, fermentation. It sounds kind of science-y, right? Maybe even a little intimidating. I get it. Before I really dove into the culinary world, I thought fermentation was mostly about, like, pickles and beer. And while those are *definitely*…

Let’s be real, the life of a chef is *hectic*. Long hours, high pressure, and the constant demand for perfection – it’s a whirlwind. So, anything that promises to ease the burden, even a little, is going to pique our…

Ever walked into your walk-in cooler and felt that creeping sense of dread? You know, the one where you’re *pretty sure* you’re running low on chicken, but you’re not *positive*? That’s where I found myself constantly, even after years in…

Okay, so, smart kitchen appliances. They’re *everywhere* now, right? From refrigerators that can order groceries to ovens you can control with your voice, it feels like we’re living in the future. But as someone who’s spent years in both marketing…

Okay, so it’s 2025. I’m Sammy, your resident food nerd and editor here at Chefsicon.com. And let me tell you, the commercial kitchen scene? It’s *wild* right now. I mean, I remember back in my Bay Area days, things were…

Let’s be honest, after a long day grinding at work, who *really* wants to spend another hour in the kitchen? I know I don’t. I mean, I love food – I practically live and breathe culinary trends, it’s Sammy, by…